Education Information on Posting Service

The Education Information on Posting Service (EIPS) is designed to assist parents of school-age children by providing comprehensive and current information regarding the educational programs, resources and facilities available to them in their new location. The EIPS is also designed to provide referral and assistance to CF families whose children have special educational needs. The Education includes the minimum standards of education information to be provided by all MFRCs.

Second Language Training

French & English Classes (beginner and intermediate levels)

*The next session for French and English classes begin September 23, 2019 - depending on the module. Registration closes on September 9, 2019.

Courses for military spouses/partners and their immediate family (minimum age 16 years) are offered at the Trenton MFRC for beginner and intermediate levels.
Classes run for 10 weeks beginning in September, January and April. Each session offers a total of 40 hours of instruction in classroom with an online training component. Classes are held twice a week, either mornings or evenings depending on the level.
The cost for a military spouse is a $50 deposit (required upon registration for the course). This deposit is refundable if the participant attends 85% of classes.

Courses are also open to military members for a non-refundable cost of $85 and to civilian members of the community at a non-refundable cost of $150 per session, however, priority will be given to spouses of military members. A $15 textbook is required for military members and civilian students. Priority will be given to spouses of military members (A minimum of five military spouse participants, with a maximum of 10 students, is required per course).

The Second Language Training is a national program and courses can be continued at most CAF Bases across Canada.

Come in and complete the registration form at the MFRC reception or contact Nathalie Vadeboncoeur at 613-392-2811 ext. 3855 (nathalie.vadeboncoeur@forces.gc.ca or nathalie.v@trentonmfrc.ca ) for further information. An evaluation of your level will be made by telephone following your registration. You can also download and complete the registration form from home and bring it to the MFRC.

English Conversation Course

The cost for military’s spouse is a $35 deposit (required upon registration). This deposit is refundable if the participant attends 85% of classes.

The cost for military member is $45 and $55 for civilian. The fees for military member and civilian are non-refundable.

Spaces are limited (max of 8 participants) Military spouses have the priority until the registration deadline.

The course will start in September 2019. The registration deadline is September 9, 2019. For further information please contact Nathalie Vadeboncoeur at 613-392-2811 ext. 3855 or email nathalie.v@trentonmfrc.ca.

Special Education

The Education Act of the Government of Ontario requires publicly funded school boards to provide appropriate special education placements, programs and services for elementary/secondary students with exceptionalities.